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Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
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Sports Radio
Steve Russell is Signing Off at the University of Florida
"A big chunk of me is here and will always be here."
Sam Rosen Talks Through ‘94, MSG, and More as Historic 40-Year Broadcast Career Ends
MSG play-by-play man Sam Rosen is calling it quits...
Ken Rosenthal: Covering Juan Soto, New York Mets Deal was ‘The Kind of Night That You Enter the Business For’
"There is no clock, you just keep going."
Rich Eisen Joining Infinity Sports Network Programming Lineup in Early January
"I look forward to all the new possible first-time callers to become long-time listeners and expand my podcast audience along with it."
‘The Jim Rome Show’ Teams Up With Westwood One, Moves to Afternoon Drive
"Any program director who carries this show is getting an extremely motivated host who is looking to win in this space and create kickass content every single day. Just give me the opportunity."
Sports Columns
Pat McAfee’s Influence Goes Far Beyond ESPN and College GameDay
“I don’t think McAfee told the school who to hire, but I am sure he made his feelings about his old coach very clear when asked.”
Lessons Learned From Management Conversations Involving Jimmy Pitaro and Dave Portnoy
"Portnoy takes a very different approach to running Barstool than Pitaro does at ESPN. Both work because their companies employ people who understand the culture, fit, approach, and vision."
Maybe Doug Gottlieb Started a Trend and Bill Belichick Can Also Coach and Continue to Do Sports Media
Ok, I have to take it all back. I...
James Brown, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, J.J. Watt and Matt Ryan Are Bringing New Life to The NFL Today on CBS
What they do have is a collection of football savants who focus more on content than comedy, more on savvy than self-promotion, and more on the games than goofing around.
Disney Has Streaming Advantages With ESPN That it Must Lean Into
“Making it a premium add-on to Disney+ instead of its own product may not solve that problem entirely, but it does create the advantage of convenience.”
Sports Television
Taylor Rooks to be Named Lead NBA Host for Amazon Prime Video, Per Report
According to a report from Richard Deitsch of The...
Kay Adams: ‘Who Isn’t Working Netflix Christmas?’
"[We are] going to have so, so much fun all day long in LA."
ESPN Attains Largest Pre-January Women’s College Basketball Audience Since 2011
Earlier in the year, ESPN reached an agreement with the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) to extend its broadcast rights for 40 NCAA championships, including women’s basketball, volleyball and baseball.
Randy Moss Receives Well Wishes, Support from ESPN ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’
Moss recently returned home from the hospital after undergoing surgery to remove cancer “in the bile duct right between the pancreas and the liver.”
Soggy Amazon ‘TNF’ Rams-49ers Matchup Draws 12.29 Million Viewers
Amazon Prime Video’s latest edition of Thursday Night Football...
News Radio
The Interview: The Dom Giordano Show on 1210 WPHT
In a time when many news/talk radio hosts are skipping interviews in exchange for more monologue time, Dom Giordano still fills up his show regularly with local newsmakers.
Steve Sanchez Inks Contract Extension to Remain with KDWN in Las Vegas
The contract extension will keep Steve Sanchez in the 3-6 PM window on the station.
Longtime News Talk 970 WKHM Host Greg O’Connor Retires
“Greg brought a level of passion and professionalism to local radio that is unmatched and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”
KOA 850 Celebrates 100th Anniversary
"We thank each and every one of you across the region for tuning in over the last century."
Clay Travis Broadcasts Premiere Networks Show From Israel
“Our team did a phenomenal job, and I couldn’t be happier with what we delivered to our audience this week.”
News Columns
Radio Needs to Play Into the ‘New’ Factor Everyone Craves
You have to be creative to get the word out. One thing radio could learn from its own past is that outlandish publicity stunts work.
Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season
It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
News Television
NewsNation Signs Chris Cuomo to Multi-Year Extension
"Where else but NewsNation can you expose the game instead of being forced to play? Let’s get after it!”
ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit With Donald Trump For $15 Million
The figure paid out will be transferred to a fund for Trump's library that is managed by Alejandro Brito, the lead lawyer for the President-elect within the next 10 days.
Dasha Burns Departing NBC News for Role at POLITICO
Dasha Burns will begin her tenure at POLITICO in January.
MSNBC Names Ali Vitali New Host of ‘Way Too Early’
“I’m thrilled to join the Way Too Early team, anchoring a show that’s been helmed by some of the smartest reporters in Washington.”
Ratings Roundup: Meet the Press Bests Rivals with Donald Trump Interview, NBC Nightly News Sees Ratings Uptick
Meet the Press saw its largest audience since Kristen Welker began hosting the show with its interview with Donald Trump on Sunday.
Music News
Bert Weiss Of ‘The Bert Show’ Is Fighting Back Against Show’s Online Trolls
In a post to the show’s Facebook page Weiss called Facebook a “cesspool of toxic comments designed to personally hurt members of the Bert Show.”
Radio Remembers Programmer, Consultant And Format Pioneer Brian Burns
Burns was living in Panama at the time of his death.
Luminate Identifies Streaming Artists Poised Radio Airplay
According to a recent blog post by Haley Jones, Luminate's Head of Independents, Tyler Childers, Koe Wetzel, and Red Clay Strays may be poised to transition from streaming success to radio airplay.
The ‘Rick & Bubba Show’ Signs Off For The Final Time
Both are set to embark on new ventures in broadcasting and other fields starting in 2025.
Z100 New York’s Jingle Ball Announces Celebrity Presenters
The evening's celebrity presenters will feature a diverse lineup, showcasing both well-known figures and emerging stars.
Music Columns
Radio Needs to Play Into the ‘New’ Factor Everyone Craves
You have to be creative to get the word out. One thing radio could learn from its own past is that outlandish publicity stunts work.
Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season
It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Podcasting
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
SiriusXM To Launch Women’s Empowerment Network Podcast Platform
At its inception, it will introduce two new podcasts, with additional original content expected to roll out in the following months.
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
Sports Radio
Steve Russell is Signing Off at the University of Florida
"A big chunk of me is here and will always be here."
Sam Rosen Talks Through ‘94, MSG, and More as Historic 40-Year Broadcast Career Ends
MSG play-by-play man Sam Rosen is calling it quits...
Ken Rosenthal: Covering Juan Soto, New York Mets Deal was ‘The Kind of Night That You Enter the Business For’
"There is no clock, you just keep going."
Rich Eisen Joining Infinity Sports Network Programming Lineup in Early January
"I look forward to all the new possible first-time callers to become long-time listeners and expand my podcast audience along with it."
‘The Jim Rome Show’ Teams Up With Westwood One, Moves to Afternoon Drive
"Any program director who carries this show is getting an extremely motivated host who is looking to win in this space and create kickass content every single day. Just give me the opportunity."
Sports Columns
Pat McAfee’s Influence Goes Far Beyond ESPN and College GameDay
“I don’t think McAfee told the school who to hire, but I am sure he made his feelings about his old coach very clear when asked.”
Lessons Learned From Management Conversations Involving Jimmy Pitaro and Dave Portnoy
"Portnoy takes a very different approach to running Barstool than Pitaro does at ESPN. Both work because their companies employ people who understand the culture, fit, approach, and vision."
Maybe Doug Gottlieb Started a Trend and Bill Belichick Can Also Coach and Continue to Do Sports Media
Ok, I have to take it all back. I...
James Brown, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, J.J. Watt and Matt Ryan Are Bringing New Life to The NFL Today on CBS
What they do have is a collection of football savants who focus more on content than comedy, more on savvy than self-promotion, and more on the games than goofing around.
Disney Has Streaming Advantages With ESPN That it Must Lean Into
“Making it a premium add-on to Disney+ instead of its own product may not solve that problem entirely, but it does create the advantage of convenience.”
Sports Television
Taylor Rooks to be Named Lead NBA Host for Amazon Prime Video, Per Report
According to a report from Richard Deitsch of The...
Kay Adams: ‘Who Isn’t Working Netflix Christmas?’
"[We are] going to have so, so much fun all day long in LA."
ESPN Attains Largest Pre-January Women’s College Basketball Audience Since 2011
Earlier in the year, ESPN reached an agreement with the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) to extend its broadcast rights for 40 NCAA championships, including women’s basketball, volleyball and baseball.
Randy Moss Receives Well Wishes, Support from ESPN ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’
Moss recently returned home from the hospital after undergoing surgery to remove cancer “in the bile duct right between the pancreas and the liver.”
Soggy Amazon ‘TNF’ Rams-49ers Matchup Draws 12.29 Million Viewers
Amazon Prime Video’s latest edition of Thursday Night Football...
News Radio
The Interview: The Dom Giordano Show on 1210 WPHT
In a time when many news/talk radio hosts are skipping interviews in exchange for more monologue time, Dom Giordano still fills up his show regularly with local newsmakers.
Steve Sanchez Inks Contract Extension to Remain with KDWN in Las Vegas
The contract extension will keep Steve Sanchez in the 3-6 PM window on the station.
Longtime News Talk 970 WKHM Host Greg O’Connor Retires
“Greg brought a level of passion and professionalism to local radio that is unmatched and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”
KOA 850 Celebrates 100th Anniversary
"We thank each and every one of you across the region for tuning in over the last century."
Clay Travis Broadcasts Premiere Networks Show From Israel
“Our team did a phenomenal job, and I couldn’t be happier with what we delivered to our audience this week.”
News Columns
Radio Needs to Play Into the ‘New’ Factor Everyone Craves
You have to be creative to get the word out. One thing radio could learn from its own past is that outlandish publicity stunts work.
Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season
It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
News Television
NewsNation Signs Chris Cuomo to Multi-Year Extension
"Where else but NewsNation can you expose the game instead of being forced to play? Let’s get after it!”
ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit With Donald Trump For $15 Million
The figure paid out will be transferred to a fund for Trump's library that is managed by Alejandro Brito, the lead lawyer for the President-elect within the next 10 days.
Dasha Burns Departing NBC News for Role at POLITICO
Dasha Burns will begin her tenure at POLITICO in January.
MSNBC Names Ali Vitali New Host of ‘Way Too Early’
“I’m thrilled to join the Way Too Early team, anchoring a show that’s been helmed by some of the smartest reporters in Washington.”
Ratings Roundup: Meet the Press Bests Rivals with Donald Trump Interview, NBC Nightly News Sees Ratings Uptick
Meet the Press saw its largest audience since Kristen Welker began hosting the show with its interview with Donald Trump on Sunday.
Music News
Bert Weiss Of ‘The Bert Show’ Is Fighting Back Against Show’s Online Trolls
In a post to the show’s Facebook page Weiss called Facebook a “cesspool of toxic comments designed to personally hurt members of the Bert Show.”
Radio Remembers Programmer, Consultant And Format Pioneer Brian Burns
Burns was living in Panama at the time of his death.
Luminate Identifies Streaming Artists Poised Radio Airplay
According to a recent blog post by Haley Jones, Luminate's Head of Independents, Tyler Childers, Koe Wetzel, and Red Clay Strays may be poised to transition from streaming success to radio airplay.
The ‘Rick & Bubba Show’ Signs Off For The Final Time
Both are set to embark on new ventures in broadcasting and other fields starting in 2025.
Z100 New York’s Jingle Ball Announces Celebrity Presenters
The evening's celebrity presenters will feature a diverse lineup, showcasing both well-known figures and emerging stars.
Music Columns
Radio Needs to Play Into the ‘New’ Factor Everyone Craves
You have to be creative to get the word out. One thing radio could learn from its own past is that outlandish publicity stunts work.
Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season
It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Podcasting
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
SiriusXM To Launch Women’s Empowerment Network Podcast Platform
At its inception, it will introduce two new podcasts, with additional original content expected to roll out in the following months.
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
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